1997 Johnson Evinrude "EU" Accessories Service Manual, P/N 507270, Page 18Get this manual
14Place neutral start switch mounting plate over detent spring, and place switch on plateSecure with screws and torque them to 15-20 inIbs(1,7-2,3 Nm)15Place complete friction adjustment leverspring, and knob in the control16Install retainer plate with screw and torque screw to 25-35 inIbs(2,8-4,0 Nm)17Check to be sure no wires are pinchedLubricate shift lever post and three assembly screws with CAIC .Moly Lube grease18Reassemble two halves of remote control, taking care to properly pilot the electrical cable grommet into the housingTorque screws to 40-50 inIbs(4,6-5,5 Nm)19Install control handlePull the neutral lock slide up, and install handle spline into spline of remote control so slide will engage notch of index plateInstall Allen head screw and torque to 100-120 inIbs(11-14 Nm)